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Toronto Acting Agency – Toronto Talent Agency – Tip Tuesday – How to Get into a Reality Show

Reality TV is a great way to get experience in the industry. While it may not necessarily help an acting career,  it helps to  get your name out there.

The exact lines may not be scripted, but the situations and the outcomes of a reality show are scripted according to how the creators want to entertain the audience. 

When auditioning for reality TV, the goal is to stand out and get a reaction from the casting directors. The best way to do so is by having strong opinions, a bold personality, and a unique/attractive look.

Read all about what to demonstrate in reality TV auditions to get cast and how to find those auditions. 

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What the Creators Are Looking For

A reality shows audience is after drama, arguments, and confrontations. It is referred to as Reality TV because it a exaggerated version of our daily lives. When auditioning for a spot on a reality show, you therefore need to show that you are someone who can create all forms of drama.

For debates to take place among the cast, creators need people with strong opinions. Other personality traits that are favourable are neuroticism, flirtatiousness, being loud, and anything else that will cause people to react to you. Casting directors will look for people with conflicting personalities.

The audience also watch these shows to look at attractive or unique looking people. What makes you attractive or unique can be anything including a distinct hairstyle, color, or fashion style.

How to Prepare for a Reality TV Audition

In addition to communicating the above traits, below are a few things that you can do to prepare for your audition.

  1. Workout

This is one for the superficial nature of reality shows. Especially the shows about finding relationships are not actually finding love. It is about drama between young and hot people. Being attractive is, therefore, something that will make you a good fit.

2. Practice a Skill

Being really good at a particular skill will help you to stand out. Even if it is not related to what the hsow is baout, skills make you interesting. Examples of skills that are attractive to casting directors are sports, cooking, playing a musical instrument, and so on. 

Even if you are really bad at it, it is still a way to distinguish yourself. There are shows out there that are all about finding who is the worst at something,such as Canadas Worst Driver.

3. Look for a Show With a Specific Theme

There are shows that are sepcifically about a job or skill. For example, cooking competitions, or Cops and Ice Road Truckers. If you have a job or skill that matches a particular show, reach out to the creators of the show.

4. Have a Side Story

Having a side story, such as a life transition, a challenge that you are facing, will make you attractive to the shows producers who want to create anengaging side story. This could even create an opportunity for a spinoff. 

How to Find Reality Show Auditions

Reality shows usually have a system for people to apply for an audition. Visit their websites and follow their social media pages to find out when they have casting calls.

Another way to get an audition is to reach out to the casting people. Casting directors names will usually be in the start or end credits of these shows. Reach out to them through their agencys Facebook/Instagram page or website. Or you can find their production companys email to reach out.

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Toronto Acting Agency – Kids Acting Agency Toronto – Audition Highlights

Here are more audition highlights from Max Agency! Here at MAX, Canada’s leading Talent and Model Agency, we’ve secured thousands of high-profile, principle role auditions for our Talent in Toronto and surrounding areas. We take pride in our ability to stay competitive and successful with auditions and bookings for our Talent. 

MAX Agency is a successful Toronto modeling agency representing men, women and children. MAX has been successfully providing Talent for the Film, Television, Fashion and Advertising industries as well as appearance in trade shows, promotions and special events for over 20 years. 

Toronto Acting Agency – Kids Acting Agency Toronto – Auditions Highlights

Did you know that MAX Agency is always seeking new models and actors to fill roles in commercials, TV series/film, and print?  Don’t wait another day to pursue your dreams, get discovered by MAX today!

For more weekly MAX news, updates, announcement, and industry tips, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Never miss a moment with MAX Agency.

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Toronto Acting Audition – Toronto Talent Agency – Tip Tuesday – Slate/Self-Introduction for Acting Auditions

For Tip Tuesday, we are sharing how to introduce yourself in an audition. The industry term for this portion of the audition is slating.

1. Pay Attention to the Slate Instructions

For most auditions, you will be given slate instrusctions. In the case of  an in-person audition, the casting director will talk to you before the audition begins to tell you what information to slate with. Follow their lead. 

If you are doing a self-tape audition (recording yourself at home), instructions for your slate will be in the email about the audition. 

2. Provide All the Information That You Are Asked For

Once you know the instructions, say the required information in your slate. Typically, casting directors ask for your name and height, in which case you would say, for example- Hi, my name is John Doe, I am 6 foot 3).

Casting for independent or student films tend to ask for your name and representation. For example, Hi, my name is John Doe and I am with MAX agency. or, if you do not have an agent, Hi, my name is John Doe and I am self-represented.

In some cases, you may be asked more specific questions such as speak a different language, where do you live, and so on. 


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Toronto Acting Agency – Toronto Talent Agency – Slate tips for auditions

3. What To Do If They Do Not Ask For Anything

Typically, you will given instructions. In rare occasions, however, you may not be told what to say in your slate. In this case, there is no rule. 

Go for what you prefer. You may say your name and the role that you are auditioning for, for example, Hi, my name is John Doe and I am reading for the role of Alex. Other options are your name and representation, or your name, height, role and representation. Hi, my name is John Doe, I am 6 foot 3, Im reading for the role of Alex, and Im represented by MAX Agency.

4. Film the Required Camera Shots 

Especially when doing a self-tape audition, your slate instructions may include “full body shot”, or “profile shot”. If none of that is mentioned, you do not have to worry about filming different shots. 

“Profile” means that you need to turn to the right and left so they can see shots of what you look like from both sides. 

“Full body” means that they want to have a shot where they can see you from head to toe. Shoot the full body shot only for the slate, once you are doing the acting performance, you need to be close to the camera so that your facial expressions can be seen properly.

Ideally, have someone film  you, initially zoomed out to get your full body, and then zooming in so that you can be seen down to about 6-7 inches below your shoulders. This is when you will give your slate, pause, and start your peformance. 

Extra Tips

  • If you are asked to do a tail slate for your self-tape audition, the casting director wants you to do your slate at the end of the video instead. Start your audition tape with the performance, and then give the information that they asked ofr at the end.
  • Keep small talk to a minimum. Follow the lead of the casting director- if they are chatty, you can chat with them but if they are very formal, be very formal. Usually, less small talk is better as castings are probably in a hurry, small talk may make you seem nervous, and small talk may throw you off and make you lose your character. 

The best way to make casting directors like you is to follow their instructions and their lead. Say a quick hello, do a  good job, and leave. 

MAX Agency is a successful Toronto modeling agency representing men, women and children. MAX provides talent for the film, television, fashion and advertising industries as well as appearance in trade shows, promotions and special events.

For weekly MAX Agency news, updates, and Industry tips, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Never miss a moment with MAX Agency!

If you want to join our roster, apply here.

To see our awesome talent check out our roster.

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Have any questions? Read our FAQ or contact us at info@maxagency.com